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PN Achievement
Examination Descriptors
The examinations consist of 125 four-option, multiple-choice questions. Twentyfive
of these questions are for experimental purposes and are not included in the
scoring. All achievement examinations are available in computer-based and paperbased
test formats.
PN Fundamentals
Assesses understanding of the fundamentals of nursing principles. Topics addressed
include the selection of appropriate care measures, identification of nutritional
requirements, principles of therapeutic communication, and utilization
of the nursing process.
Maternity Infant Nursing
Assesses understanding of nursing care of clients during pregnancy, labor and
delivery; the postpartum period; and neonatal care. Includes relevant items on
therapeutic communication, nutrition, and pharmacology.
Child Health Nursing
Evaluates knowledge of the care of children, with an emphasis on normal
growth and development. Items address children’s health promotion and the
care of children of various ages who are experiencing common health problems.
Includes question on communication, nutrition, and pharmacology.
Adult Health Nursing
Assesses understanding of the care of adult clients who have common health alterations
that require medical or surgical intervention. Includes items on communication,
nutrition, and pharmacology.
Mental Health Concepts
Assesses understanding of the key principles of mental health and psychiatric
nursing. Emphasis is on behavioral manifestations of well being and stress as
exhibited by children and adults at various levels of wellness and in a variety of
settings. Assesses knowledge of appropriate goals and interventions for clients
and families experiencing illness or stress.
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